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Custom Query Shortcode
Plugin description
Custom Query Shortcode is a WordPress component with 1 published CVE record in this archive. The latest tracked vulnerability was published Aug 25, 2025; the highest CVE/CNA score is 6.5.
Plugin slug:
custom-query-shortcodeLatest vulnerability
CVE-2025-8562: Custom Query Shortcode: Filesystem traversal
Custom Query Shortcode is affected by filesystem traversal. Exploitation requires at least contributor-level access. A crafted path can escape the intended directory and reach files or directories elsewhere on the server.
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CVE-2025-8562
Custom Query Shortcode: Filesystem traversal
Custom Query Shortcode is affected by filesystem traversal. Exploitation requires at least contributor-level access. A crafted path can escape the intended directory and reach files or directories elsewhere on the server.
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CVE6.5
NVDPending
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